pictures from the Malvern's

Hi All,

apologies these are late.....

Oh look, is that Lincoln Cathedral I see.....

Malvern Hills practice walk

What a brilliant days it was yesterday.  Paul, Tim, Richard and Andrew set off at just after 07:30 to meet up with Russ, Dawn and Lol to walk the beautiful Malvern Hills.  For me it was the first time I have walked them, as I couldn't make it when the team walked them last year, and I was astonished by their natural beauty.....and I'm not talking about Jacko's legs!

I hopped in Richard's car to accompany him their, and the lovely Brian Blessed on the Sat nav.... :-D  "in 700 yards, at the next junction TURN LEFT!" 

It was lucky though that we had Brian on the Sat Nav, because Tim's 50 year old Sat Nav was on the brink, so much so Tim had to retrieve his road map from the boot of his car.

We eventually made it to the Car park where Russ, Dawn and Lol were awaiting our arrival. (Dawn and Lol had already moved on up ahead)

The day started off a little cloudy, but it was nice and warm, and by the time we had reached the tea rooms, the sun was starting to break through.  It was very busy and the Malvern's we're packed with cyclists, runners, General ramblers, and families. It was wonderful to see England and Wales so close together in such stunning surroundings.

I won't go on but will be blogging every day on the walk in more detail with our eagerly anticipated stories ;-)

Photos will follow from our most recent walk.

Andrew

2 weeks to go........

Well I can't believe it's been nearly a year since we walked the stunning landscape of Hadrian's wall and the incredible history that lay before us.  We now only have a couple of weeks to go before our next adventure of walking the Cumbria Way, which will take us through the majestic views of the Lake District and the unpredictable weather that will inevitably cross our path. I think we will have everything from shorts to woolly hats with us. If we get the weather we had last year it will be nothing short of a miracle!!

We set of tomorrow for a training walk in Malvern's where well meet Russ, Dawn and Lol at about 9am.

Will update about the training walk upon our return, and obviously there will be daily blogs for our 73 Mile walk through the lakes.

Keep posted


Andrew

Bradgate Park

Here are some pictures from our latest 14 mile, snowy, rainy walk through Bradgate Park and its surrounding areas. On the walk today were Tim, Russ, Richard, Paul, Andrew and Stuart.  Simon was otherwise disposed.

Some pics from Charnwood's walk

This was our route around the Bradgate Park area.

Good evening everyone!

4/7 of the Three Men on a Walk team embarked on a 12 mile walk today which took us through the beautiful countryside of North Leicestershire. (Paul, Tim, Richard and Andrew)

The morning was crisp, with a slight dusting of snow, giving the landscape a wintry feel and picturesque views.   The cold air was sharp, but fresh and certainly cleared out any cobwebs that may have settled from the night before. Visibility was good but not quite clear enough to see certain landscape attractions.

Our walk took in Beacon Hill, Smithland Wood, and Old John in Bradgate Park.  Our first encounter was a short walk from our starting point in Woodhouse Eaves to Beacon Hill..........Apparently it has a Beacon on it and on a clear day you can see Lincoln Cathedral?  For those not entirely sure of where it's coordinates are.  This was the first time we noticed the strong winds high up, and boy did they have a bitter sting to them!  The north easterly wind was pretty chilly too.

Anyway, moving on, we then dropped down from Beacon Hill and headed for Smithland Wood, and after a few negotiations with some muddy footpaths we entered what was a very pleasant environment with peaceful surroundings, and family's out enjoying a Sunday morning outing.

It was only a short walk through the wood, and after we exited on the other side, we continued on through Bradgate Park, and went up Old John.  There were some references made to that but I shall keep names nameless.

This was not before of course a stop at the tea rooms, where Tim and I tucked into some home-made sarnies, whilst Paul and Richard nipped inside to the warmth, and got a pot of tea for two. (Felt like I should have practised my Butlering skills for Jekyll and Hyde) but Richard did such a wonderful job of spilling half of Jacko's tea on the tray,  I thought I would leave them too it!

Well I think that is enough of my dribble for now, hope you enjoyed the read, and keep posted to the blog for more weird and wonderful tales of our adventures.

Andrew

Part two- Charnwood

Endomondo Hiking Workout

Charnwood route part one

Endomondo Hiking Workout

Cumbria Way

Cumbria Way route completed:  Not 100% accurate by as near as :-)

Cumbria Way route cont....

Cumbria Way : on Endomondo.

1st day of the Cumbria way

Cumbria Way 1st Day: likes the route 'Cumbria Way' on Endomondo.

I know it's a while yet, but from my map I have plotted roughly, our first day of the Cumbria Way onto my phone app.  I know it may sound a bit geeky, but.....well it's good fun :-)

Lubenham to Foxton Locks Walk

Today Paul, Russ, Richard, Tim, Andrew and Liz (Andrews Mother-in-law) embarked on a 12 mile walk in the fog from Lubenham.  The weather was fine, as was the tour we received from Paul.  We had a little stop at Foxton Locks for refreshments before finishing the last three miles.

Paul promised us some spectacular views.  We are still waiting.